If Mt. Vernon was riding high fresh off their 37-0 takedown of Zanesville last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Mt. Vernon Yellowjackets fell to the Watkins Memorial Warriors 27-21. The Yellowjackets lost against the Warriors in their previous head to head back in September of 2021, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 53-21 score last time.
When it comes to explaining why Mt. Vernon lost on Friday, don't look at Mason Richards. Despite the final result, he rushed for 138 yards on only 14 carries, and also threw for six yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Richards has posted since back in September of 2023. Backing up that air attack was Mavrik Gregory, who rushed for 102 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Mt. Vernon was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 256 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 153 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Mt. Vernon's record is now 2-5. As for Watkins Memorial, the victory snapped their losing streak at seven games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-6 record.
It'll be a Battle of the Bugs Yellowjackets faces off against Licking Heights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Watkins Memorial, they will face off against Zanesville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Watkins Memorial is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
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